Estimates of the Incidence of Influenza A(H1N1)2009-Related Consultations in Primary Care in Metropolitan France: Methods, Advantages, and Limitations. Special Issue. Influenza A(H1N1)2009: A Six-Month Update

To assess the burden of influenza A(H1N1)2009 in community practice, weekly estimates of the number of influenza A(H1N1)2009-related consultations are produced in metropolitan France. Data from two influenza surveillance networks in private practice are used to produce these estimates: the Sentinelles network and the Grog network (Regional Influenza Surveillance Groups). This article presents their methods and limitations. (R.A.)

Author(s): Vaux S, Pelat C, Cohen JM, Le Strat Y, Mosnier A, Turbelin C, Bonmarin I, Blanchon T, Daviaud I, Valette M, Enouf V, Levy Bruhl D, Saura C

Publishing year: 2009

Pages: 4 p.

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